ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 10, 2023) — In celebration of the Quad City Botanical Center’s 25th year anniversary on June 20, we are excited to announce a special cactus exhibit on display now through July 30, featuring cacti from the collection of Allen Dieter, one of the founding members of the Quad City Botanical Center.
The cactus exhibit is on display in our greenhouse and features over eighty cacti, varying in species, size, and type of bloom. This collection was gifted to our gardens by Allen Dieter, founding member of the Quad City Botanical Center who was chairman of the board in 1998, and cut the ribbon during the center’s grand opening in June of 1998. During his time as a driving force behind the growth and eventual sustainability of our gardens, Dieter was pivotal in both the original construction of the Center and the process behind our Children’s Garden master plan, which continues its expansion here in 2023. Today, he resides in the Chicago suburbs to be closer to his family and enjoys knowing his collection is in good hands in our greenhouse while serving our mission of bringing people and plants together.
Stop by to see his amazing collection of cacti in our educational greenhouse. The collection will remain in the greenhouse for viewing year-round at the conclusion of this special feature.
QC BOTANICAL CENTER 25TH ANNIVERSARY
The Quad City Botanical Center turns 25 years old on June 20, 2023. The cactus exhibit is one of the ways they plan to celebrate this year. Watch the Center’s website and social media for other announcements regarding the 25th anniversary coming soon.
